Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Mark Rothko · 2026-07-13
Mark Rothko2026-07-13Mark Rothko2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic southeast of Bermuda, where warm tropical waters meet the edge of the Sargasso Sea, an unusual atmospheric condition presents itself with extremely cold temperatures creating a stark contrast against the oceanic setting. The frigid 26.9 K reading and high humidity of 81% inspire a contemplative composition of deep, luminous blues and blacks that seem to glow with an inner coldness, while the moderate pressure suggests three distinct color bands floating in the maritime space. The gentle southwest wind at 6.5 m/s creates soft, breathing edges between the color fields, and the high humidity amplifies their ethereal luminosity like light filtered through ocean depths.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.